Biography

Dr. Caughey earned his Medical Doctorate from University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA, in 2002. He completed his general surgery internship in 2003 and his Residency at the Department of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, at University of Virginia Health System in 2007.

Dr. Caughey is a member of Pennsylvania Medical Society, Blair County Medical Society, American Academy of Otolaryngology, Virginia Society of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, and American Medical Association.

Dr. Caughey resides in Hollidaysburg, PA with his wife Anne and their child. His enjoys running, golf and hockey

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), is a hi-technology imaging exam that gives physicians unparalleled views of the inside of the body. MRI images are generated using a powerful magnet, radio waves and a computer system. No x-rays are used. Physicians use MRI to diagnose every part of the body, and it is particularly useful in diagnosing neurological conditions, disorders of the muscles and joints, evaluating tumors, and showing abnormalities in the heart and blood vessels. The technology can even show images of flowing blood in virtually any part of the body.

New MRI Technology

MRI services are available Monday through Friday for patient exams and available as needed for emergency patients.

The MAGNETOM Aera 1.5T Ultra Wide Bore MRI offers doctors an array of diagnostic possibilities and provides patients with a more comfortable experience. The technology offers superb image quality that may be used for a wide range of medical needs and can help physicians make quicker, more accurate diagnoses.

The MAGNETOM Aera boasts a large 70 cm ultra wide bore – the tube-like structure of an MRI machine, where the patient lies during the imaging process – and can provide access for patients of up to 550 pounds. Additionally, the system’s ultra-short bore (145 cm) can help to alleviate concerns of claustrophobia since many exams can be performed with the patient’s head outside of the bore.

The MRI also uses the newest metal suppression software for superb images to evaluate orthopedic hardware.

Cardiac MRI

Tyrone Hospital offers the local areas only cardiac MRI imaging exams. Cardiac MRI exams may be used by heart specialists to evaluate a wide variety of heart problems and is considered the “gold standard” for evaluating the structure and functioning of the heart.